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Astronomers just found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth
Astronomers have directly confirmed four previously hidden white dwarf stars in nearby binary systems. Every system lies within 65 light-years
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Where you live could shape your dementia risk, massive study finds
A new USC led study of more than 214,000 older adults from 14 countries and regions suggests that preventing dementia
Scientists discover how the brain rewires itself to truly multitask
Researchers at Georgetown University have uncovered new evidence that the brain physically reorganizes itself as people master a skill, allowing
Physicists finally build a quantum material predicted more than a decade ago
Physicists from the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University in Finland have successfully created a two dimensional topological crystalline insulator,
The galaxy’s coldest “stars” may actually be alien megastructures
Since physicist Freeman Dyson first proposed the idea in 1960, the hypothetical “Dyson sphere” has become one of the most
These ancient quasars shouldn’t exist so soon after the Big Bang
Quasars rank among the brightest and most powerful objects in the universe. They are fueled by supermassive black holes that
New weight loss pill beats oral Ozempic in major trial
A new type of daily pill has proven more effective for weight loss and blood sugar control than its currently
Can’t stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss
People who repeatedly lose weight only to regain it may find intermittent fasting easier to maintain than traditional calorie counting,